September, 2019
1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts
7 oz rice vermicelli
1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
2 carrots, julienned
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and julienned
1/2 orange pepper, cut into strips
1/2 red pepper, cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 scallions, chopped
2 tbsp chopped mint
2 tbsp chopped basil
For the dressing
1/2 cup (or less) soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tsp sriracha
2 tsp honey
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp sesame seeds (to garnish)
Lightly toast the peanuts in a small pan over medium heat, and set aside. Whisk together the dressing in a small bowl, and set that aside, too.
Cook the rice vermicelli according to package instructions, then drain and rinse it with cold water.
In a serving bowl, gently toss the vermicelli with the vegetables and herbs. Add the dressing, toss again and garnish with sesame seeds and dry-roasted peanuts.